anthra-

prefix

Derivatives of anthracene.

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anthraco-anthrac-
OriginAncient Greek ἄνθραξ →
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Meanings

prefix
  1. chemistryDerivatives of anthracene.

    Synonyms: anthraco-, anthrac-

Synonyms & antonyms

prefixDerivatives of anthracene.

Similar
anthraco-anthrac-

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekἄνθραξ“coal”
  2. Englishanthra-

Abbreviation of anthracene, from Ancient Greek ἄνθραξ (ánthrax, “coal”) + -ene.

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anthra-. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/anthra-

MLA

“anthra-.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/anthra-. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

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